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Glossary

Plain-language explanations of the tests, measures, therapies, and concepts used in longevity medicine.

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Circadian Rhythm

A circadian rhythm is an approximately twenty-four-hour biological pattern coordinated by internal clocks and synchronized by cues such as light and darkness.

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Sleep Architecture

Sleep architecture is the organization and cycling of non-REM and REM sleep stages across a sleep period.